MEHP_Catalogue_2016

MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY

BRS Microbiology and Immunology Sixth Edition Louise Hawley, MD Benjamin Clarke, PhD Richard J. Ziegler, PhD August 2013 / Softbound / 7 x 10 Approx. 320 pp. / Approx. 113 Illus. / Approx. 40 Tables 978-1-4511-7534-9 Series: Board Review Series

Schaechter’s Mechanisms of Microbial Disease

Fifth Edition, International Edition

BASIC SCIENCE

N. Cary Engleberg, MD Terence Dermody, PhD

June 2012 / Softbound / 8.375 x 10.875 848 pp. / Approx. 521 Illus. / Approx. 130 Tables 978-1-4511-0005-1 DESCRIPTION Schaechter’s Mechanisms of Microbial Disease provides students with a thorough understanding of microbial agents and the pathophysiology of microbial diseases. The text is universally praised for “telling the story of a pathogen” in an engaging way, facilitating learning and recall by emphasizing unifying principles and paradigms, rather than forcing students to memorize isolated facts by rote. Case studies with problem-solving questions give students insight into clinical applications of microbiology, which is ideal for problem-based learning. FEATURES f f Updated art program with additional clinical and pathology-based images f f Increased pedagogical value of figure legends and Paradigm Boxes f f Appendix of quick reference summary tables featuring Major Bacteria, Main Pathogenic Bacteria, Medically Important Fungi, and Main Pathogenic Viruses f f Improved layout to increase clarity and practicality

DESCRIPTION BRS Microbiology and Immunology is a popular volume in the Board Review Series for medical students. Written in a concise, readable outline format, this book is intended to cover topics most commonly tested on USMLE. Included are 300 to 500 review questions in the USMLE-style format, and a comprehensive examination. FEATURES f f Over 350 USMLE-style questions, answers, and rationales f f Features both “bug” and organ-systems approaches f f Highlights key topics

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. General Properties of Microorganisms 2. Bacteria 3. Bacterial Taxonomy 4. Bacterial Diseases 5. Viruses 6. Systems-based and Situational Viral Infections 7. Mycology 8. Fungal Diseases 9. Parasitology 10. Parasitic Diseases 11. Clues for Distinguishing Causative Infectious Agents 12. Immunology

Wolters Kluwer

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